Essential Questions

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Your essential questions go below:

CABARET
What do we hope to accomplish by singing in a group setting?
How can we use rehearsals to build a cohesive community of singers?
What elements of singing make popular music sound like "pop"?

WINTER CONCERT
What are the responsibilities of an individual singer to the ensemble?
What elements of singing contribute to a traditional choral sound?

SPRING CONCERT
1. What qualities constitute the difference between a solid performance and a moving performance?
2. How can independent learning, research and practice enhance the ensemble experience?
3. How does vocal music have the ability to touch audiences in a different way than instrumental music?
4. Why are bananas so good?

VOCAL RESEARCH PROJECT
How is it possible to take the skills and techniques learned in the large ensemble class and apply them to an independent or small ensemble performance?
What has been learned in the ensemble class that helps to develop independent musicians/vocalists?



Stadium Band

What musical skills does an ensemble need to demonstrate in order to perform at their peak performance ability?


Winter Concert

1. How can acoustics change the sound of a room?2. What does a performer have to know about acoustics?3. How does a performer communicate non-verbally with the ensemble they play in and the conductor?


Performance Assessment

1. How do professional musicians in real world scenarios prepare music for performance?
2. What type of practice does a professional musician do in between group rehearsals?

Spring Concert

1. How can acoustics change the sound of a room?
2. What does a performer have to know about acoustics?
3. How does a performer communicate non-verbally with the ensemble they play in and the conductor?
4. How does a performer deal with intonation issues?


Memorial Day

Does "American Patriotic Music" fill a special role in society?



ORCH:


Winter Concert prep:
  • What are the responsibilities of the individual player to the ensemble?
  • What is the group vision for performance?

Spring Concert prep:
  • What are the responsibilities of the individual player to the ensemble?
  • What is the group vision for performance?
  • What have I/we improved this year, and how does it enhance the ensemble?

NYSSMA:
  • What challenges do I need to overcome prior to performing in front of an adjudicator?

Performance Assessment:
  • What structures have been put in place (by the group) to make sure everyone will be active participants in preparation of the selected music?
  • How is it possible to take skills/concepts learned in the large ensemble class, and apply them to independent/small group performances?